Our Towns

A 100,000 Mile Journey into the Heart of America

“Our Towns” chronicles the authors’ five-year journey across the United States in a small plane. The husband-wife team visits dozens of towns to explore the challenges facing the communities — from economic hardships to the scourge of drugs. They also document the common characteristics that underwrite success in those towns — energy, generosity, determination, compassion and determination. The final chapter summarizes the 10 signs of a thriving city. The book is an uplifting look at the future and how problem-solving begins locally.

Author: James Fallows, Deborah Fallows
Year of Publishing: 2018
Number of Pages: 417

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Reviews

jsweetland (verified owner) – October 14, 2023

Interesting, excellent read.
mmhumiston (verified owner) – October 24, 2023

Not what I expected but still very interesting. I don’t think this will be one that I would like to read more then once.
ashleyjohnsonbend (verified owner) – November 27, 2023

Such an eye opening journey
alyssakornbrath (verified owner) – January 2, 2024

Haven’t read it yet but looking forward to this book
Salvador Garcia Lopez (verified owner) – February 2, 2024

This book is truly one to read. It talks about James and Deborah and their journey across the country. It is positively patriotic and I encourage anybody to read it. Especially the people that are in major cities as it’s important for us to not forget about the towns in the middle of the country.
Dena Burian Blacklaw (verified owner) – March 11, 2024

Gifted to a friend who loves to travel. Great book
Marieflores2989 (verified owner) – May 26, 2024

Good book
Arlyne Ball (verified owner) – June 8, 2024

I found this book very informative. It took me to places I have never traveled to as well as others that I have. The married couple wrote together but different ways to show the reader how each town survived changes during difficult times. Everyone should read this book especially if their community needs help in keeping the next generation from leaving.
Dmdefam (verified owner) – June 12, 2024

An insightful read about life and happenings in small town America. Enjoyable and thought provoking!
RandeePhillips (verified owner) – June 24, 2024

Its interesting, but I wouldn’t pick it back up again.
Amber Condra (verified owner) – July 16, 2024

This was not what I expected. I thought it was going to be interesting fact about different towns. It wasn’t
Judith Jeremiah (verified owner) – October 18, 2024

This book was presented well. The authors were very invested in their adventure through small town America. The issue that I had Was the size of the print, not easy to read.
Kimberly Medrano (verified owner) – November 19, 2024

A slow but interesting read. I enjoy little peeks inside other people’s lives, learning about our differences and similarities, what life is like in states I’ve never experienced…pleasant reading.
sarahmklann (verified owner) – March 4, 2025

This book was an unexpected treat. I appreciated the author’s thoughtful explanation of just what it takes to help little towns succeed. Our little town was also mentioned in the book. What an unexpected treat! Thank you Select Books!